Serving 972 students in grades 7-8, Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School's student population of 972 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1551 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert O. Townsend Junior High School's ranking?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is ranked #1551 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Robert O. Townsend Junior High School often compared to?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Hills Junior High School, Magnolia Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High School?
972 students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Robert O. Townsend Junior High School offer ?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Robert O. Townsend Junior High School part of?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is part of Chino Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School for 2024 - 2025
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
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